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Colorado State University

Assistant Vice President for Research Administration

Colorado State University, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States,


Assistant Vice President for Research Administration

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than

Monday, May 20, 11:59pm (MT)

for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. A complete application consists of:Statement of Qualifications (a letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.ResumeReferences – please include 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.Working Title: Assistant Vice President for Research AdministrationPosition Location: Fort Collins, COWork Location: Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office workPosting Number: 202400651APPosition Type: Admin Professional/Research ProfessionalClassification Title: Number of Vacancies: 1Work Hours/Week: 40Proposed Annual Salary Range: $190,000-$225,000Employee Benefits: Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to

diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.Description of Work Unit: The

Office of the Vice President for Research

(OVPR) has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University. The Office will enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to emerge as a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions.Position Summary: The Assistant Vice President for Research Administration (AVPRA) at Colorado State University is a key leadership position within the institution’s research administration structure. The AVPRA will oversee and manage comprehensive research administration functions within the Office of the Vice President for Research to support the university’s research mission.Required Job Qualifications:Advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years (OR a B.A., B.S., and a minimum of 15 years) of progressive leadership experience in research administration at a Research 1 (R1) institution of higher education or organization of comparable complexity.A minimum of 7 years of progressive supervisory experience in leading and managing professional and administrative staff in grants or in a financial administrative setting.Experience in the full research administration lifecycle (i.e., from proposal to award closeout), including award negotiation and acceptance.Research Administration Certification (CRA, CPRA, and/or CFRA) OR the ability to pass the CRA exam within one year of hire.Experience with federal, state, corporate and foundation sponsors and administration and management of proposals and execution of grants and contracts from same sponsors.Broad-based knowledge of various government agencies (NIH, NSF, DoD, etc.) and corporate/foundation sponsored program requirements and practices.Experience with enterprise and sponsored research administration systems, such as Grants.gov, NIH ASSIST, and Research.gov.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across a diversity of research community members including those both inside and outside of the OVPR.Experience developing and implementing research administration policies, procedures, organizational innovations, and/or training strategies that have improved the quality of the research administration functions of an institution.Preferred Job Qualifications:J.D. preferred.15 or more years of experience in research administration within a research-intensive enterprise setting in higher education.Demonstrated engagement at the federal level with issues surrounding research administration through NCURA, SRA, FDP and COGR or other similar professional organizations.Experience working with an academic medical school or veterinary school.Experience at a land grant or public institution of higher education.Experience with Kuali Research and Kuali Financial Systems.Diversity Statement: Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).EEO Statement: Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions.

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